Reference Manual for the WHMIS Requirements of the Hazardous Products Act and Controlled Products Regulations

HPA Schedule II - Classes of WHMIS Controlled Products

SCHEDULE II (Section 2)

Class A -- Compressed Gas

Class B --Flammable and Combustible Material

Class C -- Oxidizing Material

Class D -- Poisonous and Infectious Material

Class E -- Corrosive Material

Class F -- Dangerously Reactive Material

R.S., 1985, c. 24 (3rd Supp.), s. 2.

Interpretation / Discussion of Schedule II

A product, material or substance which falls within any of the hazard criteria set out in sections 33 to 65 of the CPR is a "controlled product" and, unless exempted under section 12 of the HPA, is subject to the supplier MSDS and label requirements of the HPA if the controlled product is sold or imported for use in a Canadian workplace.